Viewsonic announced its newest green nettop-slash-mini-PC this week, the VOT125.  The VOT125 is packed with green cred galore, including form factor and powerplant that consume 90% less plastic and energy than traditional desktop PCs and is fully Energy Star and RoHS compliant.

The VOT125 is built around Intel’s newest ULV (Ultra Low Voltage) processors, and is geared toward the business market, where energy savings across a fleet of PCs can really add-up, and with a $499 MSRP the system’s energy savings turn the tiny beauty in an ROI-positive spend for companies sporting lots of older desktops.  The VOT125 also boasts a 250GB hard drive, 2GB of RAM, Windows 7 and 1080p video output. Keep reading →

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Remember way back in 2007 when Greenpeace and other green orgs slammed Apple for their incredibly non-granny-smithish (meaning green) manufacturing habits?  As you may know, since then Mr. Jobs and company have reasserted their commitment to sustainable practices, launched a few i-baubles, ran a big ‘Apple is SO green’ advertising campaign – and then leaped headfirst into the tablet computing abyss with the iPad. Keep reading →

Still looking for that big, stocking-busting present for that movie lover, gamer or regular guy in your life?  Here’s a sure-fire winner: Samsung’s 46-Inch 7000-Series LED TV, aka the UN46B7000.

With this beauty, Samsung has spun a real winner.  The UN36B700 has all the high-end specs you’d want in a premium flat screen tele, including 1080p resolution, 120Hz motion refresh, and super-deep blacks to go along with naturally vibrant colors.  As evidence of this brilliance, Samsung has won a host of accolades for the UN36B700, including Wired Magazine’s TV of 2009 distinction, and the highest rating among LED TVs on CNET.  So it’s got the good part down for sure.

And did I mention that this 46 in screen is a mere 1.2 inches deep.  There was a time when a 3-inch deep television was a marvel – I believe that time was way back in 2008 – but with new LED TVs hitting the market, ultra-thinness is the name of the game.

So the UN36B700 has goodness to spare, and plenty of green cred too.  Unlike most LCD and Plasma TVS, most new LED TVs, including the UN36B700, are mercury free.  Samsung’s LED line also consumes about 40% less energy than comparably sized LCD TVS – keeping in mind that LCDs used a ton less that traditional tube TVs do.  So you’ll be way ahead in the green game too with this upgrade.

Check out more on the Samsung UN36B700 in the IzzitGreen Products Listings – and then go splurge on the UN36B700 as a gift.  Even if you’re the recipient – there’s nothing wrong with self-gifting the good and green…

It’s the must-have Papa’s Day gift of the future for the greenminded Dad in you life – The Husqvarna Panthera Leo.  The Panthera Leo is a ‘concept mower’ by Husqvarna that’s intended to demonstrate the company’s ‘commitment to sustainability’ as it echoes consumer preference for ’self sustaining’ gardens – whatever all that means. Wouldn’t a ’self sustaining’ garden mow itself?  Then again, maybe a ’self sustaining’ garden is really just an all-white garage near Wimbledon where you admire the Panthera Leo while sweeping a small pile of leaves.  But I digress!

Back to business – a few preemptive answers to the questions you’re undoubtedly asking yourself about this little slice of eco-vative brilliance right now:  Keep reading →

Looking for a fancy-pants vegan recipe to whip-up for your next dinner part or romantic dinner with that special meatless honey?  No?  Maybe you should be!  Whether you’re a dedicated vegan or not, there’s little doubt that eating down the old food chain is one of the greenest choices you can make, and with Great Chefs Cook Vegan by Linda Long, you’ll certainly not lack for vegan inspiration around the kitchen.

The skill and experience gained through Long’s many years of writing and photographing for vegetarian and vegan cooking magazines are on full display throughout this great cookbook.  Not only does she gain access to 25 of the world’s great chefs, but her photographs and the book’s layout are exquisite. Keep reading →

We’ve gathered up some of the finest examples of backpacks made from recycled materials.  So dig into the selection for and of your upcoming adventures – and by adventures, we mean anything from hut jumping in the Alps to grabbing the Green Line to Back Bay, and everything in between.

Osprey Packs React Daypack

Made from 76% recycled materials and choc full of helpful everyday features like a padded laptop sleeve, lots of stow-away pockets and a wide-mouthed opening, you won’t go wrong with the Osprey React.  And of the React isn’t quite what you need, Osprey two additional daypacks in their ReSource Series of recycled materials packs – so check them out to find the one that’s just-right for you and your back. Keep reading →

It’s officially the summer season, time to upgrade with some eco-friendly flip-flops fellas.

There are few product categories with a richer assortment of greenified choices than the humble – and not so humble – pantheon of flip-flops.  The flip-flop making world seems to have decided that making flips that make the world flop aint at-one with the flop-makers ethos – hence all the choices.  Though be forewarned, gone are the days of the $15 flop.  Without further delay – some of our favorite guy-flop choices for the summer:

Keen Waimea H2: $50

Whether you’re just afraid of the ol’ stub, or you’re just recovering from this seasons blackened toe-bang debilitation from way too many big days at Alta or Jay, these comfy Keen’s will do you right.  As with all Keen shoes, you need to get used to their unique style.  Thankfully, the Waimea H2 also comes in a more subdued all-black version, and with uppers made from recycled bike tires, and a manufacturer that’s committed to Mama E, you can feel good about the buy.

Reef Greenwall:  $46

What they’ve got: Organic cotton upper, water-based/non-toxic adhesives, recycled content in the footbed, and the comfort that comes from a company that is al about flip-flops.  What they’re missing?  You guessed it – the bottle opener on the sole.  Don’t they realize that since we’re greener than the rest, we’ll be sure to pocket-then-recycle that cap rather than drop it on the beech?  I think we’ve earned the bottle opener.

All that being said, the Greenwall’s casual sophistication will shout ‘I can pull off linen pants after dark’ to the ladies, so you’ll probably be drinking wine by candlelight anyway. Keep reading →